Since the Last Time

Arrested Development | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 30, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vagabond Productions
• ASIN: B000W2C28O
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,955 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Asian pressing of the 2007 album from the Rap groundbreakers fronted by the multi-talented Speech. Since The Last Time is AD's first album in a decade and sounds fresh and modern but with the AD magic that worked so well in the early '90s. 12 tracks including 'Miracles', 'Down & Dirty (Clap Your Hands)', and 'Caught Me'. Avex --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The freshest Arrested Development album since 1992!, December 26, 2007

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Alan Pounds "Minnesota Hip-Hop Fiend" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Since the Last Time (Audio CD)

The downfall of Arrested Development's popularity after their scathing 1992 debut "3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of..." has always puzzled me. Beat for beat, this collective's discography is straight quality. These guys got the hooks, the musical talent, the message, and the cohesiveness that make classic groups. "Since the Last Time" is the most gorgeous listen since their debut to this reviewer, and definitely one of the greatest releases of 2007.

As you may know, Arrested Development is also a live band. At one point consisting of 12 members. they incorporate keyboards, bass, guitar, mandolin, turntables, and plenty of beautiful backup vocals/choruses for one heck of a fun ride. As far as "hits" go, I'm hearing a ton of notable joints. Unfortunately for the masses, the radio will most likely never see them. There isn't a wasted track in the bunch. "Miracles" is one of the best singles of the year in my opinion. Dope beats & excellent wordplay and lyrics from Speech. "How Far Is Heaven" & "Sao Paulo" are beautiful numbers featuring a variety of brilliant instrumentation and exquisite female vocalizing. "Sunshine" is my favorite joint here, where Speech tells a sophisticated story about falling in love with a white girl. It boasts an addictive bouncy summertime beat and a hook that will have you drooling for more. "Stand" & "I Know I'm Bad" are excellent standouts as well. Nothing feels out of place here.

All and all, this is the record that got me exploring the rest of their career. I had the debut for a while, but recently bought "Zingalamaduni" & "Among the Trees" just to find those are also breathtaking records. But at the end of the day, I'm feeling the new one more. The exuberant amount of hooks and addictive material is on another level for 2007. Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a breath of real music, June 9, 2009

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Denis Aksenov (Moscow, Russia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Since the Last Time (Audio CD)

one of my favourites hip hop bands from juniour school - tenessey and co. made my days! i was happily surprised that the guys are alive and rock again. very balanced album, most of tracks are worthy! their attitude, melodies and music are like sunshine these days!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, May 1, 2008

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J. Floyd "BabyJ" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Since the Last Time (Audio CD)

R.D. is BACK! This album sounds amazing. Tracks, lyrics, melody, yes, from all aspects (Since the Last Time) is a must own. Oh, did I mention it's clean from tracks 1-12. True Hip Hop poetry! Track 5 (Sunshine) is something a lot of people need to give a listen. One word, meaningful. Buy it, Buy it, Buy it! Good job guys & BIG welcome back!